Be a superhero in One Punch Man

May 20 2024, 8:01

Oleh Cielolew

The hit series about a superhero who can defeat enemies with a single punch has captivated fans since 2009.

Because of his incredible power, Saitama, or One Punch Man, is hilariously indifferent to everything except life’s mundane problems. What started as a webcomic has evolved into a manga series, an anime adaptation and now you can also experience what it’s like to be a superhero in One Punch Man: The Strongest .

Taking place in the same universe as One Punch Man , fans of the series will immediately recognise the energetic opening song and cut scenes, as the original voice cast return for this turn-based RPG. You’ll also meet familiar superheroes, outlaws and monsters from the show who you can recruit for your super squad.

As you may already know from the show, they all have unique skills. Cyborg hero Genos’ Incineration Cannons are great for attacking multiple targets in a line, while Terrible Tornado’s ultimate skill, Psychic Shock, will crush the entire enemy line-up. Play to your squad’s strengths, train them in the hopes of becoming as strong as Saitama and create an invincible crew to rid the streets of evil. To trigger team bonuses, you’ll want to have the right individuals on your team, so keep exploring – you never know who you’ll meet.

If you want to put your team to the test, head to the Arena to challenge other players. Upon reaching the Diamond Tier, you’ll battle in a boss round, first against a hero team and then a monster team. Prove your worth to gain access to the Peak Arena and take on the best players from other servers.

But where is Saitama – Caped Baldy and superhero extraordinaire? Can’t he end it all with one of his legendary punches? Given his strength, the one-hit wonder is not available for recruitment – that would be unfair – but he can be summoned to take down the most stubborn of bosses. It takes time to fill up the gauge to summon him, so use that hero connection sparingly.

Whether you want to relive the story of One Punch Man’s greatest hits in story mode, explore side quests to earn rewards or pit your squad’s skills against others in the Association Arena, there’s plenty here to keep any One Punch Man fan busy. And even if you’re new to the series, this game is a knockout with its hilarious characters and different modes of play.